Robbie Conaway
Creative Art Director
Denver,CO
Summary
Skilled Creative Director adept at overseeing writers, designers and artists to accomplish challenging objectives. Excellent communicator, problem solver and detail-oriented manager proficient in business operations and customer needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Talent Operations | Creative Design
SYKES
Chicago, IL
08.2016 - 12.2021
- Produced high impact media for company campaigns from concept to completion.
- Managed, guided and coached small teams of creatives while establishing procedures and quality standards for department.
- Oversaw hiring, training and direction of creative personnel to achieve optimal results.
- Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture on visual product projects.
- Managed client relationships and expectations for creative projects with varying budgets and objectives.
Creative Director
TalentSprout
Chicago, IL
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Supervised design and production staff developing innovative designs for media projects while managing deadlines.
- Recruited, hired and trained top candidates with eye for performance.
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
- Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture on visual product projects.
- Edited video, audio and photos to enhance and complete post-production work for polished appearance.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs for effective production.
- Maintained and organized studio facilities and equipment.
Media Producer
PopArt Films
Denver, CO
01.2005 - 12.2015
- Still currently run my own freelance full media production house for corporate, marketing and advertising.
- Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
- Edited and directed episodic documentary content from assembly to final cut.
- Elevated video quality through creative and tasteful sound design and color grading.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and new technology to acquire better images.
- Planned number and type of cameras, angles and lighting requirements for shoots.
- Directed work of up to12 crew members.
Education
No Degree - Computer Graphics
09.2004 - 06.2005
No Degree - Fine Arts
04.1995 - 09.1995
No Degree - Fine Arts
09.1997 - 06.1999
Skills
Media industry expertise
Creative team leadership
Strong graphic and visual sense
Digital video production process
Marketing and advertising
Content Development
Camera and video staff direction
Expert in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop, and Lightroom
Expert in Cinematography and Sound Design
Maya 3D Animation
Accomplishments
Hermes Creative Awards 2021 - 2X Platinum
DotComm Awards 2021 - 2x Platinum
Marcom Awards 2021 - 2x Platinum
Viddy Awards 2020 - 2X Platinum
Hermes Creative Awards 2020 - Gold and Platinum
DotComm Awards 2020 - Gold and Platinum
Marcom Awards 2020 - Gold and Platinum
Videographer Awards 2020 - Gold and Platinum
Timeline
Director of Talent Operations | Creative Design - SYKES
08.2016 - 12.2021
Creative Director - TalentSprout
08.2013 - 08.2016
Media Producer - PopArt Films
01.2005 - 12.2015
Columbia College Chicago - No Degree, Computer Graphics
09.2004 - 06.2005
Eastern Michigan University - No Degree, Fine Arts
09.1997 - 06.1999
Instituto Allende - No Degree, Fine Arts
04.1995 - 09.1995
YouTube Channel: Popart Films
My YouTube Channel "Popart Films" features music videos from my latest album as well as a travel vlog with my wife as we explore Colorado, South America and Europe. https://www.youtube.com/popartfilms
YouTube Channel: Popart Films
My YouTube Channel "Popart Films" features music videos from my latest album as well as a travel vlog with my wife as we explore Colorado, South America and Europe. https://www.youtube.com/popartfilms